Shazam, the iconic music identification app, has recently hit a remarkable milestone of 100 billion recognitions after 22 years since its launch in the U.K.
History and Growth of Shazam
Shazam was first introduced on Aug. 19, 2002, as an SMS service allowing users to identify songs by dialing a number and receiving the details via text message. Over time, it evolved into an app in 2006 and expanded to Apple and Android devices in 2008.
By 2011, Shazam had recognized over one billion songs, reaching five billion in the following year and 15 billion by 2014. In 2017, Apple acquired Shazam for $400 million.
Achieving 100 Billion Recognitions
Apple recently announced Shazam’s milestone of 100 billion song recognitions, just five years after surpassing 70 billion. Oliver Schusser, Apple’s VP of Apple Music and Beats, expressed how this achievement reflects users’ love for Shazam and their passion for discovering new music.
Apple shared statistics highlighting the magnitude of 100 billion recognitions, equating to 12 songs identified for every person on Earth. It would take one person identifying a song every second for 3,168 years to reach this milestone.
Top Shazamed Songs
Apple curated a playlist featuring the 100 most-Shazamed songs, with Tones and I’s “Dance Monkey” leading with 45 million identifications. Other popular tracks include Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Passenger’s “Let Her Go,” and Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect.”
Artists like Lewis Capaldi, Hozier, The Weeknd, KALEO, and Sia also made it to the top ten most-Shazamed songs list.
Conclusion
Shazam’s journey from an SMS service to a groundbreaking music identification app has been nothing short of remarkable. With 100 billion recognitions under its belt, Shazam continues to revolutionize the way we discover and enjoy music.
FAQs
Q: How long did it take for Shazam to reach 100 billion recognitions?
A: Shazam achieved 100 billion recognitions after 22 years since its launch.
Q: What was the most-Shazamed song on the app?
A: Tones and I’s “Dance Monkey” holds the record with 45 million identifications.
Q: Which artist had multiple songs in the top ten most-Shazamed list?
A: Artists like Lewis Capaldi, Hozier, and The Weeknd had multiple songs in the top ten list.
Credit: www.billboard.com
